Disney Film Anthropomorphic Illustrations: 101 Dalmatians, Sword in the Stone, and Jungle Book
Original drawing, triptych miniature cards • Anonymous (likely a hobbyist or student illustrator in the American cartooning tradition)
Style & Movement
Contemporary Cartoon/Pop Illustration (Character Design style)
Medium & Technique
Ink pen and colored markers/colored pencils on paper; hand-drawn line work with flat color fills
Creation Period
21st Century (Contemporary), likely 2010s-2020s
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 2 x 3 inches per card; individual small landscape rectangular formats organized horizontally
Subject Description
Three feminine character designs representing Disney animated films: a blonde figure in spotted attire (101 Dalmatians), a red-haired medieval figure holding a sword (Sword in the Stone), and an Indian girl holding an Indian flag (Jungle Book/Shanti). The style features 'dot' eyes and C-shaped noses.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good; the works are intact with visible signs of handling and slight card curling
Estimated Market Value
Nominal / Under $10 (Personal sentimental value)
Auction Estimate
Not applicable for public auction; typically sold as individual commissions or student work
Provenance History
Private collection; indicators suggest personal creation or 'fan art' originating from a domestic or educational environment
Art Historical Significance
Represents the 'Fan Art' phenomenon where classic 20th-century media (Disney) is reinterpreted through individual stylized cartooning; shows cultural globalization via the inclusion of the Indian flag for the Jungle Book character
Notable Features
Hand-lettered titles at the bottom of each card; unique interpretation of Shanti holding a national flag; distinctive consistent character facial geometry across three different genres
Condition Issues
Minor surface wear, uneven hand-cutting of the paper edges, and potential light fading of marker pigments due to UV exposure
Conservation Recommendations
Store in acid-free archival sleeves; keep away from direct sunlight to prevent ink and marker fading; avoid high humidity